About Tris

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    I am passionate about making films and have a wealth of professional experience ranging across documentary, corporate and music, from web to broadcast.

    I use my extensive technical and creative skills in video to work quickly without compromise to the fine details, always willing to go the extra mile and deliver stunning video.


    "I've known Tris for a number of years and he has always produced consistently excellent work for us. His editing skills are first class and he is a great camera operator too. He is very capable of working to tight budgets and deadlines and using his creative flare to provide maximum production value." - VisMedia


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    Credits

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    Volvo Snowbombing 2011 Channel 4 - CCLab / Channel 4 , United Kingdom
    2011 - Cameraperson/Editor
    Filming and Editing for web clips and 3 channel four programs of the snowboarding and music festival in Austria over 8 days.

    Beazley Group Fencing Team - Levy , United Kingdom
    2011 - Cameraperson/Editor
    The Beazley Insurance group announces their sponsorship of the Olympic team, with demonstrations and interactive sessions.

    Faithless Promo - CCLab , United Kingdom
    2011 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
    30 sec promotion for the very last gig of dance band Faithless. Broadcast in cinemas around the world.

    Blondie 'Live at Isle of White festival' - CCLab , United Kingdom
    2011 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
    Blondie performance at the Isle of White festival. 1 hour international broadcast.

    Dont Get Done Get Dom (BBC2) - Flame TV , United Kingdom
    2010 - Editor (Avid)
    Consumer watchdog show hosted by Dom Littlewood. Broadcast on BBC2 soon.

    14 Islands BAFTA awards ceremony  - VisMedia , United Kingdom
    2010 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
    14 Islands, Bahamas awards at BAFTA. Ceremony documenting the runners up and winner of the young film makers competition.

    Red Handed (BBC1) - Flame TV , United Kingdom
    2010 - Editor (Avid)
    Crime busting BBC 1 pilot documentary episode of 30 min early evening series about crime prevention techniques and criminal arrests.

    NHS Health Check - GA Comms , United Kingdom
    2009 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
    Tower Hamlets information documentary film using case studies from real patients to warn of health risks of unhealthy living.

    Bale de Rue Promo - Lightweight , United Kingdom
    2009 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
    Barbican Theatre promo for the dance show. Includes review quotes and highlights.

    Design Council Profiles - Lightweight/Design Council , United Kingdom
    2009 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
    A series of profiles on some of the countries best designers. Containing interviews about their career journeys, advice and show and tell sections detailing the process behind some of the most famous pieces of work.

    Barclaycard Contactless - VisualMedia , United Kingdom
    2009 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
    Short video for Barclays online detailing the benefits and security issues surrounding the new contactless card technology.

    Tesco Personal Finance  - VisualMedia , United Kingdom
    2009 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
    Short online promotional video outlining the services and benefits of Tescos new finance department.

    Annie Auditions at Brent Cross - VisualMedia , United Kingdom
    2009 - Cameraperson/Editor
    'X-factor' style auditions to find the cast for an off West End production of Annie the musical, held at Brent Cross shopping centre. Used as online promotion.

    Barclays Piccadilly Circus Branch - VisualMedia , United Kingdom
    2008 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
    This fast paced, split screen visual promotion to show the slick design and technologically advanced layout of the new Barclays flagship branch in the center of London was displayed online and on the big screen inside.

    Henrik Takkenberg - Beautiful World - Magnificent Strangers , United Kingdom
    2008 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
    This music promo for a track by late international recording artist Henrik Takkenberg features lip sync with accompanying story. Shot and edited in HD, with an applied increasing colour grade for 'feel good' factor.

    NHS - Screening for a Longer Life - VisualMedia , United Kingdom
    2008 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
    A public information film presented by John Snow. This film uses specific case studies and vox-pops in an attempt to encourage people to be screened for potential heart problems.

    Michael Owen Photo shoot by Rankin - Charlie2 , United Kingdom
    2007 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
    High street store Burtons online and in-store promotion featuring England footballer Michael Owen being interviewed and modeling items from his clothes range whilst being photographed for billboard campaign by infamous photographer Rankin.

    Garbage - Live at the Scala - Ultra Star USA , United States of America
    2007 - Cameraperson/Editor
    Selected songs from this gig as part of european tour highlights following the rock band Garbage around live shows and TV appearances.

    Manic Street Preachers - Holy Bible - Sony Music UK , United Kingdom
    2006 - Editor (Final Cut Pro)
    Music documentary consisting of title cards, interviews, archive clips and videos of the band Manic Street Preachers talking about the times and experiences in the making of the classic album Holy Bible.
    Broadcast on Channel 4 and available as a DVD.

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    Employment History

    2009-present (On-going freelance) Flame TV
    Avid editing for trailers, promos and teasers. Broadcast BBC documentaries and daytime series.

    2009-present (On-going freelance) Lightweight Media
    FCP editing (web based) for the arts and corporate sector. Clients include Southbank centre, The Guardian, Barbican & Virgin.

    2008-present (On-going freelance) GA Comms
    FCP Editing (web based), DVD authoring & encoding for the the health and corporate sector. Clients include NHS.

    2007-present (On-going freelance) Visual Media
    FCP Editing (web & Broadcast), DVD authoring & Encoding for the the corporate and PR sector. Clients include Aviva, Barclays, Camelot and Hilton.


    2007 Visual Media (Contract), Old St. London

    Employed on a freelance consultancy basis to create a digital video department within this stills based photography agency.
    Duties include:
    • Editing on FCP and After Effects.
    • Liaising with web developers to adapt the existing website to accommodate video.
    • Shooting DV and HDV video.
    • Encoding video to optimum digital formats for web content, using Episode Pro.
    • Training staff on editing and encoding systems.
    • Advising on buying equipment.

    2001 - 2007 Printout Video / Tidal Creative, Soho, London
    Working within this small team to eventually become head of post production. I was involved in an extensive range of work and played a key role in the company's progression from still digital imagery to editing video and interactive DVD programming. The work demanded a strong knowledge of digital, video and broadcast standards. I was also involved in the day-to-day running of the business such as liaising with clients and managing quotes and budgets. Working closely with small independent companies as well as large music and broadcast companies proved invaluable to my work today.
    Duties included:
    • Interactive DVD design and authoring on DVD studio Pro.
    • Video editing on Media 100, FCP and After Effects.
    • Producing digital images from video.
    • Video encoding on Digital Rapids and Cleaner.
    • Animating on After Effects.
    • Liaising with replication houses and clients.
    • DV and Beta tape dubbing.
    • Print based design work on Photoshop.

    2000 Sony Music. Soho, London
    My position was to assist the in-house photographer. I worked with him on both studio based and location work and moved into shooting video.


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    Education

    London Guildhall University - BA hons Audio & Visual Communication Studies
    Farnham College - A level Media Studies, Art and Design and Technology


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    Technical Equipment

    Complete Apple Mac Studio
    Latest Final Cut Pro private edit suite (North London)
    DV/HDV tape facility
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    Referees

    Available by request.
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    Skills

    Final Cut Pro
    Media 100
    Avid Media Composer
    DVD Studio Pro
    Soundtrack Pro
    Photoshop
    After Effects
    Motion
    z1 Camera Operation
    Digital Rapids
    Media Cleaner
    Quicktime Pro
    Compressor


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    Additional Information

    Industries

    • Corporate, 
    • Music Promos, 
    • Online, 
    • TV

    Programme Types

    • Arts, 
    • Biography, 
    • Business, 
    • Commercial, 
    • Community Progs, 
    • Corporate, 
    • Development, 
    • Documentary, 
    • Dramatised Documentary, 
    • Education, 
    • Entertainment, 
    • Events, 
    • Health, 
    • Music, 
    • Music Promo, 
    • News, 
    • Observational Documentary, 
    • Training

    Specialisms

    • Corporate Films, 
    • Design, 
    • Digi Beta, 
    • Fashion, 
    • Final Cut Pro, 
    • Health, 
    • High-Definition, 
    • Music, 
    • New Media, 
    • News & Current Affairs

    Languages

    • English

    Licenses

    • Basic Driving (PLG)
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